The Top Gear star, 42, has starred in the new BBC One documentary Freddie Flintoff: Living With Bulimia. In the documentary, Freddie lays bare how his battle first began when focus was put on his weight during the early part of his international playing career. (Image: BBC / South Shore / Lorian Reed-Drake)Over 25 per cent of those people are men, research says. (Image: BBC / South Shore / Lorian Reed-Drake)"So when somebody who's really high-profile does come out and talk about it, it's a sense of relief." If you have been affected by the content of the documentary and wish to seek advice on eating disorders, visit charity website Beat Eating Disorders or call their helpline on 0808 801 0677.

Source: Daily Mirror September 30, 2020 00:08 UTC